Stantec New Zealand
Undergraduate Hydraulic Modeller - Water (Nov 2024)
Auckland
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- NZD 57824 / Year
- Laptop, headset, and Stantec merch
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 27 Jul 2024
- Start date 24 Nov 2024 - 13 Feb 2025
2024 Stantec Internship Program
Gain experience as a Summer Intern with Stantec and you lay the way open for a rewarding career in engineering with Stantec.
If you are in your second or third year of study at the university studying engineering, engineering science, mathematics, statistics or related qualifications then we want you to apply for an internship with Stantec. This is the perfect opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of projects!
What we provide
- 10-week (400 hours) internship with a structured internship program.
- The potential to progress to a permanent graduate role.
- Work-life balance including flexible working-from-home arrangements.
- A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity.
- Excellent support including mentors, buddies and networking opportunities to connect with countless business areas.
Scope of work
The Auckland modelling team is involved in Wastewater, Stormwater and Water supply modelling projects in and around Auckland helping Watercare, Auckland Council. Additionally, team also works with the teams across the country providing solutions to local councils. The team is also involved in some overseas projects. Stantec is in a 10 year strategic partnership with Watercare to resolve water and wastewater network related issues in Auckland.
The projects include assisting with capacity/development impact assessment, master planning, growth studies, optioneering/solution modelling etc.
You are expected to contribute/work in following activities on a day-to-day basis assisting wider modelling team:
- Performing data analysis and design calculations.
- Assisting with GIS analysis related to hydraulic modelling.
- Analysis of networks using modelling tools.
- Contribute to report preparations.
- Attend meetings/workshops.
- Communicate with other teams/disciplines as required.
This position would give you an opportunity to gain knowledge of hydraulic modelling and understand its importance in asset management, water, stormwater, and wastewater planning. The work would give exposure to various aspects of hydrology & hydraulics and how it relates to the hydraulic modelling.
Additionally, you would get an opportunity to understand different aspects of New Zealand water industry through exposure to variety of activities carried out by our wider team.
What's included in the Internship Program
Our interns will benefit from the opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:
- Working on a variety of projects.
- Access to our global industry network and leaders.
- Networking opportunities with other ANZ Stantec employees.
- Exposure to a range of local and global clients.
- Career learning & development opportunities.
- Access to the developing professional's network.
- Pathway to graduate program.
The Learning and Development team will provide opportunities for interns to develop in their careers, covering topics such as:
- Building Professional Relationships
- Successful goal-setting
- Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication
- Resilience & Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Active Listening Skills
- Managing Your Career Pathway
- Introduction to Stantec Business Model
Who you are
You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. Our interns demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged.
Who can apply
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be in your second or third year of study
- Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
- Able to commence work from mid-November 2024 to mid-February 2025 (Flexible)
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
Applications close Sunday 28th July
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am a graduate civil engineer with one year of experience. I do a mix of technical, MSQA and design work with mentorship from more experienced members of my team. I have time for personal development and training, participating in my graduate programme and the Developing Professionals Group. Currently I spend most of my time doing MSQA for a project, which is now in the commissioning stage, where I will arrange and conduct site visits, draft Notices and Variations for my project lead to approve, and hold meetings with the client and the contractor.
So far, I have mostly worked on stormwater and wastewater where day to day involves being the doer of these projects following the task plan with support from seniors. Responsibilities with this include carrying out the tasks, checking in with the checker and seeking support when unsure. Since starting I've really enjoyed the project work and being able to come in and work on/continue something straight away. The projects have been interesting, and I feel like I get to constantly learn new processes as a grad.
mix of field and office work. not very technical
About the employer
Stantec New Zealand
4.0
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
Calling all dreamers, doers, and game-changers. Your long-term career with one of the top ten design firms in the world starts here.
Pros and cons of working at Stantec New Zealand
Pros
The people are amazing, there is an awesome network of graduates, and all the seniors are super helpful and supportive.
There is flexibility regarding hours, and working remotely.
Being involved with a wide range of projects, based around NZ. Also having mentorship from many experienced people.
Spacious, clean, and green environment to work in.
Stantec has been providing learning opportunities for graduates providing opportunities to work in the field we are interested in, with proper guidance from seniors.
Cons
Pay is alright for the size of this firm. It probably needs to be a little better hearing what my peers are making at other big companies and the mid-year salary reviews are always very minor.”
It seems really hard to get to the next career level from graduate. There is a 2-year grad program. After that, you have to do more competencies to get promoted.
The corporate-ness— it feels like it can get in the way of genuine relationships and the work itself.
Sometimes lack of support from the seniors because most of them are tied up with projects, and so busy with their work.
For me personally, due to my type of role, the availability of work. I often get quite a bit of downtime when I have nothing to work on.